About the role
From Handshake AI’s listing.
Pay: Up to $75/hour
Overview
Handshake AI is seeking Engineers to help improve the next generation of AI models. This program brings subject-matter experts together to enhance the capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) within specialized domains and subdomains. The Handshake AI Fellowship program runs year-round, though project availability will vary by domain.
Details
The position is remote and asynchronous - work independently from wherever you are.
No minimum hour requirement – most contributors work between 5-20 hours per week.
Project work includes and is not limited to developing domain-specific prompts and evaluating LLM responses.
Dedicate time researching topics that are interesting to you, with the assistance of AI.
Learn new skills while contributing to the changing world of AI across various disciplines.
Placement into a project will be dependent on project availability.
You’ll join the project as a 1099 independent contractor.
Payment is made weekly through Stripe per task completed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following:
Mechanical engineering
Industrial engineering
Civil engineering
Petroleum engineering
Materials engineering
Aerospace engineering
Strong engineering knowledge and excellent written communication skills
Ability to explain complex engineering concepts clearly and accurately
US work authorization required
*At this time, we are unable to accommodate candidates on STEM OPT who require an i-983. Fellows with already approved i-983s, as well as those on pre-grad OPT, CPT, J-1, or H-1B, are not impacted. This position may be subject to change in the future.
Who can apply
The listing only says “Remote”. That doesn’t mean worldwide. Check country eligibility on Handshake AI before you spend time on it.
How Handshake AI screens people
- 01Sign up through Handshake and pick an opportunity.
- 02Expect questions about your degree and field, and an assessment for the project.
Before you apply
- No real platform charges you to apply or to “unlock” work.
- Apply to two or three platforms, not one. Acceptance is never certain.
- It’s contract work in projects. Hours vary week to week.